For Enduring Democracy in Africa|Emeka Anyaoku Today, democracy has become the practice or an aspiration in many countries across the world. To speak briefly about its origin, it was in the ancient Greek city state of Athens in 508 BC that the statesman, Cleisthenes, reformed the constitution of the city Continue Reading
State of Emergency in Rivers State: Collateral Damage and Remediation
State of Emergency in Rivers State: Collateral Damage and Remediation|Magnus Onyebe While some Rivers State indigenes were agonizing over the Supreme Courtโs decision barring the federal government from releasing the stateโs monthly financial allocationโfollowing the imposition of emergency rule by President Tinubu on March 18โthe funds have now been released, Continue Reading
Digitising Imo: How Uzodimma is transforming governance
Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Photo/HopeUzodimma01 Since assuming office in 2020, Governor Hope Uzodimma has propelled Imo State into a new era of digital innovation, with the creation of the Imo State Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government (IMDEEG) standing as a landmark achievement. Under this ministry, Uzodimmaโs achievements speak Continue Reading
Before Tinubu crashes Nigeriaโs democracy
Before Tinubu crashes Nigeriaโs democracy|Rapheal Have you noticed the trend by appointees and foot soldiers of the President Bola Tinubu to dismiss anyone with contrary opinions on the state of affairs in the country? Such dissenting voices are termed unpatriotic. That is not so. It is rather, the other way Continue Reading
Tinubu hails NDDC for Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the Niger Delta Sports Festival, describing it as a groundbreaking initiative that will nurture young talent, promote unity, and drive community development in the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Tinubu, Continue Reading
Adelabu, Oyebanji, others to receive energy awards in Lagos
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; and his Gombe State counterpart, Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, are among dignitaries that will be honoured at this yearโs edition of the Energy Times Award in Lagos. The event, scheduled to take place on April 11, is meant to Continue Reading
N159 Billion Infra Plan : Adeleke faults Osun APC
The recent criticism of Governor Ademola Adeleke infra agenda is a strong sign that the opposition is ashamed of its failure to bridge Osun infra deficit while in office, as well as itsย hypocritical blindness to delivery of democratic dividends by the current administration. Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Continue Reading
Agbaje Celebrates Alhaji Kehinde Ayinla Oloya on His Birthday
Agbaje Celebrates Alhaji Kehinde Ayinla Oloya on His Birthday Barr Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon Alhaji Kehinde Ayinla Oloya on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement, Agbaje described Alhaji Oloya as a seasoned Continue Reading
Makinde’s performance springs up succession dilemma
Makinde’s performance springs up succession dilemma|Oyelade The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has identified what he termed a paradox in Gov Makinde’s succession issue. Prince Oyelade expressed this view at the maiden matriculation ceremony of students of Impact School of Broadcasting and Communication (ISBC) in Continue Reading
APC tackles Peter Obi for scoring Tinubu low on economic reform
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit at Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, for adjudging President Bola Tinubu low on implementation of economic policy reforms. Reports that during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television Continue Reading